The new Murano will mark the third-generation of the five-passenger crossover, which was originally introduced in 2002. Debuting at the 2013 Detroit auto show, the Resonance concept likely gives us an idea of what to expect for the design of the next-gen Murano, though there’s also a small chance it’s a sneak-peak at the upcoming Rogue redesign. The teaser illustration reveals the concept’s side profile, showcasing sharp lines and a U-shaped taillight that mimics the Nissan Juke.Once Murano production moves to the U.S., the Juke will become the last remaining Nissan crossover imported from Japan. Nissan’s Smyrna plant currently builds the Pathfinder, which will soon be joined by the Rogue in this spring. The Xterra is produced in Canton.

Nissan is just one of many Japanese automakers struggling with exchange rates that make producing a profit on Japanese-made vehicles difficult. As a result, Nissan has set a goal to build 85 percent of the cars sold in the U.S. from its North American plants.Source: Nissan

I surely hope the Canton facility has stepped up their quality - I'm a long time Nissan owner of several models and the previous Quest my wife owned was built there. The quality was terrible. My wife's new Quest we just leased is built in Japan and the fit, finish, and NVH is about ten steps superior. I've driven a few Murano's as a rental, great cross-over - let's hope the Canton facility is "up to par" with the current Murano quality standards.